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BF55 NKL

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,732 mi
Last recorded175,732 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 NKL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 175,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 168,293 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 163,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 157,630 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 152,468 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 145,658 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Nov 2019 145,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 137,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 123,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 123,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flex (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 112,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flex (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pipe flex broken but not leaking excessively

pad warning light on

Fail 30 Oct 2015 106,388 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/19/93y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint integral ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear void of tread on inner edge 275/30/19/96y (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pipe flex broken but not leaking excessively

pad warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,246 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,727 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,687 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,591 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,144 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 29,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,781 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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BF55 NKL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 NKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF55 NKL registered?

BF55 NKL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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